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What is formed in an aldol condensation reaction?
What is formed in an aldol condensation reaction?
- α-hydroxyaldehyde or α-hydroxyketone
- γ-hydroxyaldehyde or γ-hydroxyketone
- δ-hydroxyaldehyde or δ-hydroxyketone
- β-hydroxyaldehyde or β-hydroxyketone (correct)
What does the dehydration stage in aldol condensation involve?
What does the dehydration stage in aldol condensation involve?
- Oxidation of a water molecule or an alcohol molecule
- Elimination of a water molecule or an alcohol molecule (correct)
- Addition of a water molecule or an alcohol molecule
- Reduction of a water molecule or an alcohol molecule
What is the first part of the aldol condensation reaction called?
What is the first part of the aldol condensation reaction called?
- Dehydration reaction
- Aldol reaction (correct)
- Ketone enolate addition
- Decarboxylation
What is the structural unit found in many naturally occurring molecules and pharmaceuticals?
What is the structural unit found in many naturally occurring molecules and pharmaceuticals?
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What does the term 'aldol condensation' commonly refer to in biochemistry?
What does the term 'aldol condensation' commonly refer to in biochemistry?
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